Fall Creek Falls 50K Trail Run
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About the race
Fall Creek Falls Trail Runs take place at Fall Creek Falls State Park in Spencer, Tennessee, with routes that use the Paw Paw Trail and the Upper Loop trail. The half marathon finishes at the Betty Dunn Nature Center pavilion.
Key distances:
- 50K (31 miles) one full loop, return to start for refuel, then a second loop with a turnaround at Fire Tower Road.
- Marathon (26.2 miles) two complete loops of the half marathon course.
- Half Marathon (13.1 miles) one loop finishing at Betty Dunn Nature Center pavilion.
Courses are marked with white blaze tree markings on the Paw Paw Trail and follow the Upper Loop clockwise. Each loop includes three small stream crossings; water depth varies with rain. Three aid stations are placed on the loop and will be stocked with water, sports drinks, gels, pretzels, fruit and salty snacks; no hot food is provided on course. The half marathon has no time limit.
The 50K will be held to a loose 20 minute per mile limit for safety, with targets of roughly 4 hours at the first pass of aid station #3 (12.25 miles) and 8 hours at that point on the second lap; participants not at that station by those times may be asked to return or be transported to the finish area.
Registration opens 2026-11-04 and closes 2026-12-26 for these events. Fees listed are $70 for the 50K, $60 for the marathon and $55 for the half marathon. Race packets include a long sleeve shirt and other items. Lodging block at the park lodge is available through February 28. Bald Eagle Events has a no refund policy; registration protection insurance is offered during checkout. Awards include mugs and certificates and hot food is available at the finish. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
